11g : column fornula as a SQL query

While creating a report in 11 g and choosing columns from the subject area, I see that we can edit the column formula.
Is it possible to specify a SQL query in the column formula.?

No, it's not possible.
If you want to use specific sql you can use the EVALUATE function
http://gerardnico.com/wiki/dat/obiee/evaluate
Regards
Adil

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2 /
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<tr>
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</tr>
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htp.p('</div>');
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end;Ps. hope I understood you correctly, also this code is untested.. but I hope it can still help.
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I have a table with fields like this:
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Im using oracle 11g.
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TYPE      MONTH   PERCENTAGE
A1         JAN-2013     100
A2         JAN-2013     100
A3         JAN-2013     95
A4         JAN-2013     98
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Try this:
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